Using the Visual Habituation Procedure, Where the Same Stimulus Is

question 404

Multiple Choice

Using the visual habituation procedure, where the same stimulus is presented repeatedly until infant looking time declines, researchers found that when a novel stimulus was presented, infants usually ___________.

• A)preferred the familiar stimulus
• B)looked longer at the novel rather than the familiar stimulus
• C)looked longer at white lights than coloured lights
• D)showed classical extinction

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Definitions:

Cultural Standards

Norms and expectations that a specific culture establishes and upholds, which guide behavior, attitudes, and values within that culture.

Sense of Self

An individual's consciousness of their own identity and personality, which includes their thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs about who they are.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes, sexual and aggressive drives, and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, often prioritizing short-term rewards over long-term goals.